<div> <p>In this episode, Lise and Nicci pull back the curtain on who they were long before Netflix's <em>Love on the Spectrum</em>. Lise opens up about rebuilding her life as a single mom to four kids with very little money and no roadmap. Nicci shares her journey from a shy, insecure young woman to a confident autism advocate, nurse, stay-at-home mom, and fitness lover. And how her husband Mark helped shape who she is today.</p><p>If you're a special needs parent, an autism mom, a fan of Love on the Spectrum, or someone navigating a busy family, this episode will make you feel seen.</p><p>Chapters<br>00:00 Welcome &amp; intro<br>01:07 Plot twist: Lise meets a Cobra Kai legend<br>05:15 Plot twist: Tanner's awesome moment<br>08:27 The mystery window bird (what does it mean?!)<br>09:33 Who was Lise before the cameras? <br>17:10 Who was Nicci before the cameras? <br>29:52 Debunking the "autism means unsociable &amp; unempathetic" myth<br>33:43 What if Love on the Spectrum never happened?<br>38:25 What we're building...<br>42:15 Business spotlight: Brightside Cafe, Buford, Georgia<br>44:19 Love you mean it!</p></div>